Daisy Fleabane
Erigeron strigosus
Also listed as Phalacroloma strigosum, Diplemium strigosum
Also known as Rough Fleabane, Strigose Fleabane, Rough-stemmed Fleabane
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A delicate wildflower with tiny white or pale pink daisy-like blooms clustered on thin, branching stems. It thrives in dry, sunny locations and attracts beneficial insects.
Why grow it
Daisy fleabane is a reliable native wildflower for poor, compacted, or degraded soils where many garden perennials struggle, making it useful for erosion control and site stabilization. Compared to cultivated asters or coneflowers, it requires minimal inputs and establishment care once established in appropriate conditions. Its prolific flowering and lightweight seed production make it valuable for supporting early-season pollinators and beneficial insects when few other nectar sources are available.
Watch out for
This species self-seeds readily and may spread beyond intended areas if seed heads are not managed; deadheading will extend blooming but reduce natural regeneration. Wet or poorly-draining soils can shorten plant lifespan, even though it tolerates drought well. Plants may become leggy or sparse in partial shade, requiring thinning or division to maintain density.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Asteraceae
Native to the United States
Native Range
North America
Native to: Alabama, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Wyoming
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
A delicate wildflower with tiny white or pale pink daisy-like blooms clustered on thin, branching stems. It thrives in dry, sunny locations and attracts beneficial insects.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Daisy Fleabane grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Why grow it
Daisy fleabane is a reliable native wildflower for poor, compacted, or degraded soils where many garden perennials struggle, making it useful for erosion control and site stabilization. Compared to cultivated asters or coneflowers, it requires minimal inputs and establishment care once established in appropriate conditions. Its prolific flowering and lightweight seed production make it valuable for supporting early-season pollinators and beneficial insects when few other nectar sources are available.
Watch out for
This species self-seeds readily and may spread beyond intended areas if seed heads are not managed; deadheading will extend blooming but reduce natural regeneration. Wet or poorly-draining soils can shorten plant lifespan, even though it tolerates drought well. Plants may become leggy or sparse in partial shade, requiring thinning or division to maintain density.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Asteraceae
Native to the United States
Native Range
North America
Native to: Alabama, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Wyoming
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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